Whirlin‘ Waters Adventure Waterpark

FACILITY DETAILS

Owner: Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission

Year opened: 2001

Attendance: 161,000

Size: 44 acres

Retail price of adult 1-day ticket:$34.99

Staff: 1,000 full- and part-time

Located within Wannamaker County Park in North Charleston, Whirlin’ Waters Adventure Waterpark offers more than 15 acres of island-themed aquatic play for all ages. It is the largest
waterpark in the city and features The Big Kahuna, a
27,000-square-foot wave pool. Thrill seekers can try three
different 300-foot-long slides in the Tubular Twister multislide
complex, along with the six-lane, 347-foot-long Riptide Run racer
slides. Other features include an 870-foot-long lazy river and The
Big Splash Treehouse, a giant play structure with 66 interactive
elements, such as slides, water wheels, jets and a giant
1,000-gallon dumping bucket.

Complementing the aquatic amenities are concessions, a gift
shop, restrooms, locker rentals, and lounge chairs. The park is
open May through Labor Day each year, and offers discounts during
extra-value days, select weekdays throughout the summer.